Condition Under Old Age Homes in India.

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CHANGING SOCIETIES

Everyone agrees, India is changing. Globalization has slowly begun to dissolve and reshape Indian society, especially in the metros. The joint family could only survive so long.

On one hand we have the lucky few- people who are financially secure with grown up children settled elsewhere who still visit regularly. They can afford to take care of themselves, with proper healthcare, treatments and entertainment. They enjoy taking a walk in natural surroundings and visiting their grandchildren on holidays.

Dr. Rajeshwar Rao retired from the ministry of Defence and Naval Headquarters. When we met in the lush gardens of Lodi Garden he had no complaints, “When I take the metro, immediately young people will give up their seats and ask me to sit. They show a lot of respect, it’s nice.”

On the other hand, the rest are ignored by society.

THE REAL CONDITION OF OLD PEOPLE IN INDIA

The people who shiver in thin blankets on the sidewalk.

People who once belonged to families.

They cannot afford their next meal let alone proper healthcare.

In old age homes it is shocking to see the state some of the old people come in.

ABANDONED & LEFT TO SUFFER ALONE

Tejinder Singh hobbles in a crouched position to the chair and struggles to take a seat. He once worked as a contract worker for the government, but a lapse in medical care left him unable to walk. On learning of his condition, his family abandoned him at the hospital. Doctors tried to contact them.

He tearfully recalls, “They sent someone to my colony and asked the Policemen to look there. Took the correct address, everything was correct. When they got there, my family said they don’t know Tejinder Singh. Who is Tejinder Singh? After a few times the person came back. Said there is nobody on the address you gave.”

We sit silently for a few seconds too long as I find words stuck in my throat.

Such cases are growing more common in society today.

Dr. G. B. Bhagat runs an old age home in Mohan Estate. He takes in people who are abandoned on the streets or bought in by the Police.

“How do they end up on the streets when they are paralyzed or mentally ill? It means their own kin has left them there. We find them in the worst condition, sometimes their limbs are rotten and infected with maggots. These old people have raised their families, contributed to society, contributed to the country- but now what? Their families have thrown them to the streets and society turns a blind eye to them. We used to get two or three cases a month when we started, but now we get thirty. I have to turn some away.”

EMPTY HEARTS & LONELINESS

One problem was common across all categories, they’re lonely. Even if they had access to healthcare and regular meals, almost every person wished they had company- children, grandchildren-no one has time to devote to them.

It is painfully obvious when they see new faces for the first time, ‘Beta come and sit beside me’, ‘What’s your name?’, ‘Come again, okay? And bring me bangles for Diwali.’

Rajesh Kriti retired from the Ministry of Petroleum. He narrates that his friend was hired 15 years ago for one job. He was hired to visit an elderly couple in Lajpat Nagar whose children had moved abroad. He was paid Rs. 5000 to pass one hour of time with them.

“He went for two or three months, but then even he got bored and left the job. That is so difficult for old people living alone in India.”

Dr. Sunita Godara has been taking yoga classes for senior citizens for the last 8 years.

“Whenever I would go home I would make sure to have tea with my grandparents. That is at least fifteen minutes. This means a lot to them.”

In certain shows like KBC(Kaun Banega Crorepati).Legendary Actor Amitabh Bachchan also mention this serious topic in thier special episode karmveer with Dr.BM Bhardwaj as special guest contestant which is Founder of "Apna Ghar Asharam". 

KBC episode link:-https://www.sonyliv.com/details/episodes/6097886989001/Ep.-50---Service-To-Mankind---Kaun-Banega-Crorepati-Season-11---25-October-2019

See this episode to see an emotional conversation between Amithabh Bachchan and Dr. BM Bhardwaj about harsh condition of patients coming to Apna Ghar Asharam.

There is also visionary man Ravi Karla, founder of non-profit organisation The Earth Saviours Foundation;which have also provide help through their organisation situated in gurgaon; One of his TedTalk is also very visionary for many youngster be inspire.

TedTalk link:-https://youtu.be/Z67HHZpjkq0

In one more famous chat show "Satyamev Jayate",Actor Aamir khan also uplift this topic in his chat show.

episode link:-https://youtu.be/G22Up6JogqQ

India also have positive side of this problem which is reflected by certain NGOs which not only care for old couples but also helps disabled patients,HIV/AIDS patients;

One one this is well known Self Run Organisation "Apna Ghar in Bharatpur":-

Apna Ghar Asharam was established with the mission to give shelter, hope and happiness to the homeless, oppressed, mentally and psychically challenged people. Their vision is to not let anyone perish due to lack of help and support. They have successfully saved many lives and provided them with food, shelter and medical care, then, restoring them to the mainstream society.

More than 50% of the residents have been rehabilitated through various ways. 458 men and 1004 women live in the ashram currently. There are various categories of inmates that live here which includes the mentally challenged, sick, handicapped, injured, people with HIV/AIDS and healthy people as well.

Contact on this Given Number ,Take Sceernshot of this image if you see any of Disabled,homeless, oppressed, mentally and psychically challenged people in given areas call them they will take care of them.

"You can Save a life Just by your Single Call".

There are 17 Apna Ghar Ashrams in all major cities of the country and it continues to develop, as it provides its selfless service and devotion to help people in need. In 2016, Apna Ghar Asharam was awarded the State Award by the State Government as the Best Services Organisation.

I Hope this Blog give you a perfect highlight towards today scenario of old age homes conditions or "Mainly towards condition of Old parents which came into Old age home".

This was My Second blog about this Topic,there is also one more blog which was my first blog on this topic. you can also read my blog and can share your comment on my progress.

My First Blog is about advantages and disadvantages of Old Age Homes or Why in some conditions old age home is good option?Blog Link given below👇👇👇

My First Blog link:-https://oldagehomescurseorcure.wordpress.com/

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By SHRINIL SHAH; B.Tech(Biotech);        Amity University Rajasthan.